Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their dedicated team in a rewarding care role. This position offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of adults with disabilities. With flexible hours and comprehensive training provided, you will assist clients in their daily activities, promoting independence and well-being. Employee benefits include a contributory pension scheme, access to health plans, and development opportunities. If you are eager to contribute to a meaningful cause and grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Wagestream: early pay access

Free Blue Light Card

Contributory pension scheme

Access to Cash Health Plan

Development opportunities

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care is preferred but not essential.
• Good communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily tasks including personal care and medication.
• Support clients at external events and appointments.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Care Assistant Experience

Job description

Job Description:

Bank/Occasional hours. This role is to cover for annual leave and sickness only.

Shifts are: Full day 07.30 - 19.30 with 30 minutes unpaid break or half day 07.30 - 13.30 & 13.30 - 19.30.

A night enhancement of £1.50 per hour applies from 8pm to 7am Monday – Sunday (excluding sleep-ins). A weekend day enhancement of £2.00 per hour is paid from 7am to 8pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Hill House, rated "Good" by CQC, is a 24-bed care home with nursing, located in Sandbach, Cheshire. Our home supports adults with physical and learning disabilities.

Who we are looking for:

Are you an experienced care worker or interested in starting a career in care? We would love to hear from you! Apply now to help us make a positive impact on the lives of people with disabilities.

Care Assistant, Support Worker, or similar experience is desirable but not essential. We provide excellent training and induction for all staff.

Key responsibilities:

• Assisting with daily tasks including personal care, medication, and mealtimes.
• Supporting clients in and around the service, at external events, and appointments.
• Encouraging independence and supporting individual aspirations in line with our Person-Centred approach.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.

Candidate requirements:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility and creativity in working with customers and families.
• Personal care experience is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work within rostered hours and participate in an on-call rota if required.

Employee benefits include:

• Wagestream: option to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before payday.
• Free Blue Light Card.
• Contributory pension scheme with life cover.
• Access to a Cash Health Plan at favorable rates.
• Development opportunities through apprenticeships and qualifications.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Employee Assistance Programme, and more.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all community sections, including people with disabilities. We support reasonable adjustments where possible.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG in Scotland) is required. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting may occur as applications are received, and the vacancy may close early once suitable candidates are found.

*No agencies please.*